- The Associated Press
It's far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday.
- ASSOCIATED PRESS, WLS-TV, WBAY, WXYZ, NOAA
Technically, spring arrives Friday during the vernal equinox.
- SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Researchers have found the rare critter that's getting a boost from climate change: King penguins.
- MIKE STOBBE Associated Press
A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of flu.
- SETH BORENSTEIN and ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG Associated Press
Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought, a new study says.
- LAURA UNGAR Associated Press
Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties to autism, and touted a generic drug to treat the condition.
- MARCIA DUNN Associated Press
The findings could help divert a future incoming killer space rock, scientists reported Friday.
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The study says climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are.
Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard.
A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring.
A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring.
Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to a new genetic analysis.
The squeaky sneaker insights could help scientists better understand friction, potentially saving energy — or helping them design squeak-free shoes in the future.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Rep. Brian Echevarria, R-Cabarrus, said that “once someone becomes a homeowner, property tax increases should not force them to sell their home or go into any other hardships.”
“The constitutional amendment will pass because North Carolinians are ready for this. Property tax bill growth has exceeded inflation in eight out of last 10 years.”
Traffic camera footage shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha. Video provided by Omaha Police Department.
Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha.
See photos of the two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha
Within the past two years, 69 public schools in Wisconsin shut down. More will close in coming years.
Trump also wants Congress to block sex reassignment surgeries on some minors as part of the debate on the voting bill.
The Senate rejected Democrats' motion to take up legislation to reopen TSA and pay workers who are now going without paychecks.
He transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
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The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.
Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
Defense lawyers have asked for a short prison term, if any time in custody is required at all, for the first Drug Enforcement Administration agent in Western New York convicted of protecting drug traffickers.
The city of Concord is introducing a new way for residents to easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, street sign damage, streetlights that are out and more. The new Concord Click-2-Fix is a free online reporting tool that replaces the former Concord Mobile Care application.
Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.
Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.